Are you looking to hire for the exact same qualities in every role for your business? Rookie mistake.
Every manager has some idea or another of what the “perfect employee” looks like. Perhaps they’re outgoing and social, or a detail-oriented problem solver. However, if you’re not building a dynamic team made up of people with different strengths and weaknesses, you’re not building the best team you can.
Teams are constantly changing and evolving to adapt to different situations. When you’re introducing a new member to your work family, you have to think about how their presence will affect the rest of your staff. Introduce one strong, type-A personality, and you’ll probably have a great leader to guide the rest of your employees. Introduce too many “Alphas”, and you’ll find yourself with a power struggle.
So what qualities should you be looking for? The following five personalities are a great start – try finding some of these traits in your next hire!
Have a lot of work that needs to be done? Grinders are hard workers who know how to prioritize tasks and get things done. They have a high sense of accountability and understand the importance of everyone doing their part for a common goal. In short, they’re dependable, consistent, and they get things done!
Leadership qualities are valued in almost every job, but it takes a certain type of personality to appeal to your coworkers and rally the troops. These employees are great at delegating and are expert problem solvers. They work according to the big picture, and are great management material!
These individuals have lofty goals and a burning desire to push things to the next level! They always go the extra mile, whether it’s working to optimize existing processes or putting in extra hours to ensure all work is on track. They have a tendency to work themselves to the bone, so it’s important to not let them burn out – remind them to take time for themselves, and your business will reap the rewards.
Even the best work families clash once in a while. Enter the Mediator: these workers are highly approachable and trustworthy, so customers and coworkers alike feel extremely comfortable with them. What’s more, they have the ability to diffuse tense situations and develop solutions that satisfy everyone involved. They’re well loved for a good reason, and they make the workplace a more enjoyable place for everyone
This is someone who always thinks outside the box. Occasionally they might be caught with their head in the clouds, but when it comes to developing fresh and unique ideas, they’re the one you want to go to. Whether it’s coming up with new ways to engage employees and customers or rallying the community, their unique perspective is something that will take your business to the next level.
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